Lyracle was one of four ensembles in the U.S. and Canada selected to participate in the 2020 Early Music America Emerging Artist Showcase. Originally scheduled to take place at the San Francisco Early Music Society Berkeley Festival, the Showcase was held virtually due to COVID.

We celebrate the talents and accomplishments of Tarqunia Molza (1542-1617), the virtuosic soprano, viol player, and highly paid employee at the Este Court in Ferrara, who was known for her unrivaled ability to accompany her own singing on the viol. Presented at the 58th Annual Viola da Gamba Society of America Conclave. Presented virtually due […]

In this program, we celebrate the talents and accomplishments of Tarqunia Molza (1542-1617), the virtuosic soprano, viol player, and highly paid employee at the Este Court in Ferrara, who was known for her unrivaled ability to accompany her own singing on the viol. Presented virtually due to COVID.

“Musick's Recreation:” At-Home Viol Playing in the 17th Century Massachusetts Since the onset of the pandemic, the home has become the center of musical activity for professional and amateur musicians alike. Our performance/lecture will explore at-home music making in 17th century Massachusetts through a historical lens. We will introduce several individuals known to have owned […]

Drawing on our experiences as a voice and viol duo, we will discuss strategies for curating non-composer-centric programs and for overcoming the challenges inherent in this kind of project. Presented by the Sixth-Annual Indiana University Jacobs School Of Music Historical Performance Conference.

We hope you'll join us at 6pm on Saturday, November 6 or 6pm on Saturday, November 20 at the Sudbury History Center and Museum to experience 17th and 18th century music intended for at-home entertainment in a house built c1730! About Musick's Recreation Building on the music and information presented in our short video, "Home […]